Citizenship of Singapore

Singapore citizenship
by Investment

Investment amount: from SGD 2,500,000
Time to obtain: from 2 years
Number of visa-free countries: 189
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Foreign applicants are granted the right to receive Singapore citizenship after living in the country for 2 years with the resident status. Under the Global Investor Programme (GIP), applicants may acquire permanent resident status in accelerated terms through investment in country’s economy. A permanent residence permit becomes available to foreign wealthy individuals in return for investment to business environment or to approved state fund.

BENEFITS OF SINGAPORE CITIZENSHIP ACQUISITION

TAX OPTIMIZATION

The state has a attractive tax regime and conducive conditions for entrepreneurs.

CITIZENSHIP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Together with the main investor, spouse and children under the age of 21 years are eligible for Singapore citizenship.

PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE

Being a citizen of Singapore, you will be able to buy real estate in the country.

PERMISSION TO RESIDE IN THE COUNTRY

Parents of the investor are allowed to obtain a long term visa to stay in Singapore.

ASSETS PROTECTION

You can save your capital in reliable Singapore banks with high security and confidentiality.

SOCIAL SECURITY

The state provides citizens with education grants and high-quality medical services.

Options for acquiring Singapore citizenship by investment

Investment
Business
State Fund for the development of Singapore companies
Amount of investments
Amount of investmentsfrom SGD 2,500,000
Amount of investmentsfrom SGD 2,500,000
Permanent residency
Permanent residency5 years
Permanent residency5 years
Conditions for permanent residence renewal
Conditions for permanent residence renewal 3-year validity additional employment of at least 5 citizens of Singapore increase in annual business expenses of the company by SGD 1,000,000 after 3 years of operating the company or Investor or at least one of dependants should reside in the country for at least 2.5 years with a permanent resident status
Conditions for permanent residence renewal 3-year validity setting up a business in Singapore with annual commercial expenses of SGD 1,000,000 additional employment of at least 5 citizens of Singapore or Investor or at least one of dependants should reside in the country for at least 2.5 years with a permanent resident status
Conditions for permanent residence renewal 5-year validity additional employment of at least 5 citizens of Singapore increase in annual business expenses of the company by SGD 1,000,000 after 3 years of operating the company Investor or at least one of dependants should reside in the country for at least 2.5 years with a permanent resident status
Conditions for permanent residence renewal 5-year validity setting up a business in Singapore with annual commercial expenses of SGD 1,000,000 additional employment of at least 5 citizens of Singapore Investor or at least one of dependants should reside in the country for at least 2.5 years with a permanent resident status
Right to citizenship
Right to citizenshipafter 2 years
Right to citizenshipafter 2 years
  • Requirements for investors
  • Age over 18
  • Successful business experience of more than 3 years
  • Availability of investment plan
  • Minimum annual turnover of your own company: SGD 50,000,000
How to get Singapore citizenship by investment

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in the process of Singapore
citizenship acquisition

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HOW TO ACQUIRE SINGAPORE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

1 Payment of application fee

In order to participate in the investment program of Singapore, you have to pay non-refundable fee in the amount of SGD 7,000 before applying. A receipt of the fee payment is required when submitting documents and is valid for a month.

2 Documents preparation

Lawyers of our company will help you to fill in the necessary registration forms on the official website of the investment program, provide personal data and the proposed investment plan together along with a receipt of the state fee payment. You will also need to collect supporting documents with notarized translations into English. The documents are to be sent in hard copy to the main office of Singapore Economic Development Board.

3 Get residence permit

Once documents are submitted and the compliance with investment program requirements is approved, you will be scheduled an interview with authorized immigration officer. As a result of successful interview you will get permanent residence in Singapore for 6 months.

4 Make investment

During the validity period of the permanent residence you should fulfill your investment obligations according to the chosen program option. The funds must be transferred from your personal bank account to the account registered in your name with a Singapore bank. The proof of investment transfer must be provided to the office of Singapore Economic Development Board upon completion of the financial transaction.

5 Granting permanent residence status

After the investment, permanent residence status of Singapore is finally confirmed by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), following which you need to officially register the resident status within 12 months. Permanent residence permit is issued for a period of 5 years and may be renewed.

If you need to travel abroad, you should apply for Re-Entry Permit, which allows you to maintain the status of a resident for the duration of stay outside Singapore.

6 Obtain citizenship

After 2 years of permanent residence, you become eligible to apply for Singapore citizenship. According to the law, applicants must renounce citizenship of their country of origin when receive the status of a citizen of Singapore.

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